New Delhi, July 15 -- President Droupadi Murmu will be conferring the prestigious Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards at a national ceremony organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) at Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan on July 17 (Thursday), according to an official statement from the ministry.

The awards will be given in the presence of Union Minister Manohar Lal and Minister of State, MoHUA Tokhan Sahu, the statement added.

Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 marks the ninth edition of the world's largest urban cleanliness survey. This event will unveil the cleanest cities of urban India, recognising the tireless efforts of cities driving the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) forward.

This year, the prestigious awards will be presente...